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title: "Microbiological Trend Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671568"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2021-10-26"
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# Microbiological Trend Analysis

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671568

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## Summary

The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is currently undertaking a tender process titled "Microbiological Trend Analysis" aimed at generating a technical report to assist food business operators (FBOs) in recognising potential system failures through trend analysis. This open procurement falls under the services industry category and is situated in Aberdeen, UK. The submission deadline for bids is 29th November 2021. The project involves a desk-based literature review with online meetings, and the total contract value is estimated at £20,000. The award period is set to commence on the same day as the bid opening.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in food safety, microbiological analysis, or consultancy services targeted at the food industry. Companies with expertise in developing practical guidance for technical compliance are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could enhance visibility and growth for these businesses, allowing them to contribute to improved operational standards for FBOs while expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to commission a technical report which details the information required to help food business operators (FBOs) utilise trend analysis to recognise when their systems may be going out of control. The final report will be adapted into guidance by FSS to provide a practical document which FBOs with limited technical knowledge can understand and implement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to commission a technical report which details the information required to help FBOs utilise trend analysis to recognise when their systems may be going out of control. The final report will be adapted into guidance by FSS to provide a practical document which food business operators (FBOs) with limited technical knowledge can understand and implement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431262 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431262

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431262&idx=1
  26th October 2021 - FSS/2021/043 - Microbiological Trend Analysis - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431262
  Microbiological Trend Analysis - Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to commission a technical report which details the information required to help food business operators (FBOs) utilise trend analysis to recognise when their systems may be going out of control. The final report will be adapted into guidance by FSS to provide a practical document which FBOs with limited technical knowledge can understand and implement.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671568
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=671568
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/aberdeen-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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